The 13 Best Things to Do in Halkidiki

1.Mount Athos Glassbottom Cruise with Ammouliani Island visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 592 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Glass-bottom cruise from Ouranoupoli to western Mount Athos monasteries, then Ammouliani Island for swimming and lunch.

“So happy that we decided to join this trip, was great from beginning to end, very informative and friendly staff. The island of Ammouliani was beautiful, we bought some beautiful local jewellery and a few gifts, tasted the best vale waffle ever and the weather was fantastic.”

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2.Chalkidiki: Blue Lagoon & Ammouliani Island Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 391 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Glass-bottom cruise from Ouranoupoli to Sithonia and Ammouliani, with two swimming stops, BBQ lunch, and DJ music plus VIP cocktails.

“Really great trip. Amazing beaches, views and water. Staff very friendly. 10 of 10”

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3.From Ouranoupolis: Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 352 reviews · 3h 30m · from $29Best value

Sail from Ouranoupolis to view Mount Athos monasteries UNESCO from 500 meters out, with onboard guiding, binoculars, and wildlife chances.

“Kann man gern machen, man kommt halt nur auf 500 Meter an die Küste Ran, also unbedingt ein Fernglas mitnehmen. Info kommt 3sprachig aus dem Lautsprecher. aber für 25 Euro 3,5 h mit dem Boot is fair. Oben ist beschattet, alles gut. An Land geht man nie,1 Kuttenträger kommt im Kloster Dorf an Board und verkauft Selbst erstelltes.”

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4.Ouranoupoli: Mount Athos Sightseeing Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Ouranoupoli’s glass-bottom cruise gives you guided Mount Athos monastery views from the water, plus bar service, music, and dolphin chances.

“Well organised - commentary ok if you’re sat near a speaker. Glass bottom boat but didn’t really see anything - boat only slowed down for viewing just before returning to port.”

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5.Mount Athos & visit Ammouliani’s island (mixed cruise)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $36.20

A 5-hour glass-bottom cruise from Ouranoupoli to see Mt. Athos monasteries by sea, then swim on Ammouliani with multilingual commentary.

“Very nice trip, starting from Ouranoupoli. Travelled about one hour south to mount Athos, saw a few monasteries, and after that returned to Alikes beach where we could enjoy the sun for 1.5 hours. Great experience for this price. Back to Ouranoupoli, the whole experience lasted 5 hours.”

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6.Chalkidiki: Scuba Diving for Beginners in Kassandra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Beginner PADI scuba start in Kassandra, Chalkidiki. Small groups, full gear and pickup included, clear Mediterranean water, sea life.

“Emilio was very nice, showed us everything and he took the time to take my axiety it was my first time diving. We saw a lot of fishes, it was awesome.”

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7.Blue Lagoon-Vourvourou Lunch Cruise from Ouranoupolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48.27

6-hour Blue Lagoon-Vourvourou lunch cruise from Ouranoupolis with two swim stops, Greek souvlaki lunch, and optional water slides.

“Lovely trip, boat was really nice and clean and kids enjoyed looking through the glass bottom. Meal was nice and plenty of additional snacks available to purchase on the boat at reasonable prices. Only marked down one star as feel we. Have been on trips before where the crew are alot more engaged with the people on the boat and create more of a fun atmosphere for those enjoying the trip. Would still highly recommend the trip though”

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8.Snorkeling trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $57.93Top rated

Small-group snorkeling in Halkidiki with hotel pickup, sanitized gear, wetsuits, and an hour by reefs, tunnels, and caves.

“The snorkeling trip was truly amazing! A memory for life. We were absolute beginners but felt very safe. Very good instructurs. Highly recommend!”

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9.Cruise to Mount Athos Monasteries from Ouranoupolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30.17

Mount Athos monasteries cruise from Ouranoupolis with UNESCO views, binoculars, free Wi-Fi, and an included multilingual audio guide.

“the ride was nice, the weather was cloudy, but it didn't stop me from enjoying the ride. the audio guide was hard to hear”

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10.Half Day Kayak Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Half-day kayak in Halkidiki, with beginner training, a paddle to Diaporos island, swim and snorkel breaks, and complimentary photos.

“An activity accessible to all and very well managed by Manolis. He shared his passion for this beautiful region and gave us lots of interesting information. The route includes the island of Diaporos and two of its magnificent beaches. A break for swimming, photos and snacks (fresh fruit and local specialties) is included.”

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11.Blue Lagoon Cruise on a Pirate’s Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Cruise Halkidiki on a pirate boat, swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, then reach Sithonia’s secluded beaches by sea. Pickup included.

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12.Kassandra: West Sithonia Coves and Islets Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $69

Sail between Sithonia and Kassandra on a small-group yacht tour from Chrousso Marina. Snorkel at Kelyfos, swim in coves.

“Heerlijk de stops bij de baaien. Mooie visjes kunnen zien met snorkelen! George is ook een prettige man die weet wat hij doet. Zeker een aanrader”

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13.Mount Athos Sightseeing Luxury Cruise with Glassbottom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30.04

Take a 3-hour glassbottom luxury cruise from Ouranoupolis to view Mount Athos monasteries and an underwater reef stop in Halkidiki.

“The Cruise along Mont Athos was great! Close to the monasteries, easy to see them. Good price compare to quality”

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